Tue Dec 04, 2012 at 09:29:53 AM EST

WASHINGTON, DC – In what is described as “a small purge” has apparently taken place among Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives.

As a result, Rep. Justin Amash, who represents Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District in Washington, has been ousted from his seat on the House Budget Committee, according to the Roll Call, which covers government. Other members of the Budget Committee and the Financial Services Committee were also removed.

This is what happens when you vote "present" instead of coming down on one side, and when you tend to be the only person voting "no" because you think you alone have a clear understanding of the U.S. Constitution.